Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Iowa African Film Festival
Des Monies, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Des Monies, United States
27
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Iowa African Film Festival is a new Des Moines-based festival that launched in 2026 to showcase African and African diaspora cinema. It is notable for bringing together feature films, documentaries, and short films from hundreds of submissions across more than 54 countries, while pairing screenings with panels, workshops, and awards to build visibility and industry access for filmmakers.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-23 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
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Legitimacy Score27/100
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